Author: Anjianjei Constantine
Former President Jacob Zuma and the MK (uMkhonto weSizwe) Party have fired back at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s justification for placing Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on special leave, calling the move unconstitutional and politically motivated.In court papers filed in response to Ramaphosa’s answering affidavit, Zuma insists the president overstepped his authority by unilaterally suspending Mchunu and appointing Wits law professor Firoz Cachalia as acting police minister.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: MK Party Files No-Confidence Motion Against President Ramaphosa Over Mchunu ControversyThe MK party’s urgent Constitutional Court application, lodged on 18 July, also contests the legality of Ramaphosa’s establishment of…
The Democratic Alliance (DA) is pushing for a full investigation into Johannesburg municipal tenders linked to Patriotic Alliance (PA) deputy president Kenny Kunene. This follows Kunene’s presence at the home of a man arrested during a police raid connected to the murder of renowned musician and businessman Oupa Sefoka, known as “DJ Sumbody.”While the motive behind Sefoka’s killing remains unclear, the DA believes Kunene’s association with a murder suspect raises red flags.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Kenny Kunene Under Investigation After Police Find Him At Home Of Murder Accused KT MolefeThe party has formally requested that tenders awarded…
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has escalated its criticism of President Cyril Ramaphosa by filing a motion of no-confidence, citing his “failure” to fire Police Minister Senzo Mchunu amid serious allegations of interference in policing affairs.Although Ramaphosa placed Mchunu on special leave pending the outcome of a judicial commission of inquiry, the MK Party believes the move falls short of accountability.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Kenny Kunene Under Investigation After Police Find Him At Home Of Murder Accused KT MolefeTo temporarily fill Mchunu’s role, law professor Firoz Cachalia was appointed as acting police minister—despite not being a member…
The Patriotic Alliance (PA) has launched a 30-day internal investigation after police found the party’s deputy president, Kenny Kunene, at the Sandton residence of murder-accused Katiso “KT” Molefe.PA leader Gayton McKenzie confirmed that Kunene, who also serves as Johannesburg’s Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Transport, is on special leave while the matter is probed.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Mbalula Blasts Zuma For ‘Misleading The World’ In Controversial Morocco Meeting“I believe Kenny 100%. I can’t expect everyone to believe him, hence we are launching a full investigation to prove what we know, which is that he is…
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has launched a scathing attack on former president Jacob Zuma, accusing him of misleading the international community and misrepresenting the African National Congress (ANC).The controversy stems from Zuma’s participation in a bilateral meeting with the government of Morocco, where he appeared as an ANC representative, despite no longer being part of the party.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: MK Party Demands Ramaphosa Resign By Mandela Day Or Face Mass ActionMbalula took issue with the South African flag being used during the meeting, calling it an abuse of national symbols and a deliberate attempt to create…
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has issued a bold ultimatum to President Cyril Ramaphosa: resign by 9am on Mandela Day, 18 July, or face a wave of consequences.This demand follows growing discontent over the state of South Africa’s security cluster, particularly after recent events have cast doubt on the stability and leadership of the current government.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Ramaphosa Urges Unity And Caution In National Dialogue: Warns Against Political Point-ScoringOn Wednesday morning, MK party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela confirmed the deadline in a formal statement, saying, “The MK party has formally delivered a letter of demand to…
Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu has reshuffled his cabinet, dismissing Education MEC Cathy Dlamini and Economic Development and Tourism MEC Makhosazane Masilela. The shake-up, announced at a press briefing in Mbombela on Tuesday, also saw the removal of Godfrey Ntombela, Head of Department for Sports, Culture and Recreation.“This decision was made in the interest of accountability and service delivery,” said Ndlovu, unapologetically asserting his commitment to government reform. The move signals a clear shift in strategy as the province gears up for the 2026 elections.- Advertisement – Dismissals Tied to Accountability and Alleged MisconductWhile Premier Ndlovu did not delve into the…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South Africans to guard against misinformation, undue criticism, and political opportunism as the country embarks on a crucial national dialogue process.Speaking during his first meeting with the National Dialogue Eminent Persons Group at the Union Buildings on Friday, Ramaphosa outlined the group’s role in steering the dialogue towards a citizen-led process focused on national transformation.- Advertisement – “It cannot be partisan and cannot favour one group or perspective over any other. It needs to be citizen-led and the outcomes need to reflect the collective views of the South African people,” he said.YOU MAY ALSO LIKE:…
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has firmly denied any association with embattled businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala following bombshell accusations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.In a statement issued on Wednesday, Mchunu also distanced himself from any wrongdoing involving political ally Brown Mogotsi.- Advertisement – This comes in the wake of a dramatic public fallout between the minister and Mkhwanazi, who alleged during a weekend media briefing that certain politically connected individuals were being shielded from investigation by the national police leadership.YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: MK Party Turmoil: Hlophe Slams Duduzile Zuma And Ndhlela For Disruptive Behaviour In CaucusThe…
The MK Party’s internal tensions have burst into the open after the party’s deputy president, Dr Mandlakayise (John) Hlophe, wrote a scathing letter to former president Jacob Zuma accusing his daughter Duduzile Sambudla-Zuma and party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela of creating chaos within the parliamentary caucus.In the letter dated June 26, Hlophe details repeated disruptions during caucus meetings, alleging that Ndhlela hurled insults at newly appointed chief whip Colleen Makhubele and refused to accept his removal from the whippery. Sambudla-Zuma, according to Hlophe, caused “unnecessary chaos” by repeatedly interrupting meetings and disregarding leadership authority.- Advertisement – “Commander Ndhlela has consistently insulted…